Elastic stretching gathered denim fabric jean

ABSTRACT

An elastic stretching gathered denim fabric jean providing a custom fit and feel comprising a semi elastic denim fabric in a gathered state, a plurality of long elastic threads is stitched to the semi elastic denim fabric in an elongated fashion from a top portion to a bottom portion and a chemical treated top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric giving a new stylish appearance. The jean has a waistline portion and a bottom legging portion. The elastic stretching gathered denim fabric jean stretches to fit to the body of a wearer in a custom fit and the fabric in a more loosely gathered position giving the jean a very stylized new look adding a unique look and style to woman&#39;s jean market through a fabric gathering and elastic stitching method.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This embodiment of the invention relates to the field of garments and more particularly to a jeans containing elastic to provide a flexible fit for the wearer.

DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART

Several types of elastic materials are used in specific areas of garments to add a stretchable section for a flexible fit. Most garments using elastic materials normally position the stretchable material around the waist band. The expandable elastic material provides adjustability for varying waist sizes. Some fabrics utilize elastic ribbon-shaped and/or cord-shaped elements for gathering and fastening a portion of the woven or non woven fabric. Many conventional stretchable garments are specifically designed for wearing during yoga or other exercises. Existing clothing options provide little or no alternative for women seeking to purchase stylish and stretchable denim jeans. Other existing, stretch pants only provide stretch ability based on the property of the material itself. These stretchable clothing options provide very limited fashion appeal.

One prior art, taught in U.S. Pat. No. 7,874,018 issued to Wheater on Jan. 25, 2011, discloses clothing with an elastically expandable region. The elastically extendable region is formed by an elastically deformable sheet. The sheet is bonded under heat and pressure to a knitted fabric. This allows both the sheet and the knitted fabric to be expandable. The fibers of the knit allow the clothing of the trousers to expand with the greater elasticity of the sheet subsequently returning the fibers and the clothing to its original shape. However, the clothing does not provide sufficient expandability or extendability throughout its area for better fit to the wearer's body. Further, this type of clothing is not fashionably appealing.

U. S. Pat. Application No. 20090126080 entitled to Kato on May 21, 2009, describes a pair of trousers utilizing elastic to provide a stretchable waist band. The waist band improves the appearance of the trousers by preventing wrinkles on the upper part of the front and back of the trousers. However the pair of trousers employs the elastic material only around the waist band which limits its overall appearance. It fails to provide stylish and adjustable stitched jeans for women.

One prior art taught in U.S. Pat. No. 6,311,333 issued to Batra on Nov. 6, 2001, discloses pants, such as a standard jean, wherein the level of comfort in the jeans is increased by incorporating a stretchable material in particular sections of the garment. Thus, the majority of jeans or pants garment may be made of standard rigid denim or the like material but the yoke and the rear section of the waistband incorporates a stretchable material. This material is designed to be visually indistinguishable from other non-stretch material of the garment. However, once again, the stretchable material is used in specified areas only providing flexibility only in those areas. Finally the garment suffers from the same limited fashion appeal and does not provide a comfortable fit or appearance.

Therefore, there is a need for an elastic fabric and a process of gathering and stitching the fabric to achieve an acceptable, fashionable appearance as well as a flexible, comfortable fit to the wearer's body. This elastic stitched and gathered fabric would offer a unique design conforming to the wearer's body allowing a custom fit with comfort, and potentially a new fashion trend in the style of elastic garments. The present invention accomplishes these objectives.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is an elastic stretchable jean having the ability to stretch and to fit with the body of a wearer giving a unique stylish look. The elastic stretchable jean comprises a semi elastic denim fabric in a gathered state. A plurality of elastic threads is stitched to the semi elastic denim fabric in an elongated fashion. A top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric is chemical treated to get a new stylish appearance. The jean is closely gathered manually or by a machine. The elastic threads are sewn from a top position to a bottom position of the semi elastic denim fabric. The jean has a waistline portion with or without a plurality of belt loops for passing a jean supporting means around the waistline portion. A bottom legging portion may be either elastic type or loose type. The elastic type bottom legging portion stays tight to ankle of the wearer. A plurality of pockets is attached to a front and back portion of the jean at appropriate positions. The jean may include a fly at a front portion to conceal an underlying opening part and also makes the jean easier to put on or take off.

The present invention provides an elastic stretchable jean which allows a very custom fit and feel to the body while adding a very unique look and style to woman's jean market through a fabric gathering and elastic stitching method. Such an elastic stretchable jean is stretched for a very custom fit, look and feel allowing a very unique style new to the jean industry with a looser gathering after being stretched. Other features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following more detailed description, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which illustrate, by way of example, the principles of the invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of an elastic stretchable jean in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the elastic stretchable jean with a roped beltline style and a tight bottom legging in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the elastic stretchable jean showing a waist band portion in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the elastic stretchable jean with a loose legging at a bottom portion and a beltless waist band style in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the elastic stretchable jean worn by the woman with a loose legging at a bottom portion and a beltless waist band style in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 6 is an operational flow chart of the method of manufacturing a stretchable denim fabric jean in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

FIG. 1 is a front view of an elastic stretchable jean 10 having the ability to stretch to fit with the body of a wearer giving a unique stylish look. The elastic stretchable jean 10 comprises a semi elastic denim fabric 12 in a gathered state. A plurality of elastic threads 14 is stitched to the semi elastic denim fabric 12 in an elongated fashion. A top surface 16 of the semi elastic denim fabric 12 is chemical treated to get a new stylish appearance.

The semi elastic denim fabric 12 keeps the closely gathered state prior to wearing the jeans. The semi elastic denim fabric 12 stretches to fit with body of the wearer giving a unique stylish look. The elastic stitching holds the semi elastic denim fabric 12 into the gathered position allowing the stretching of the fabric when worn. The elastic stretchable jean 10 is closely gathered manually or by a machine by separating and squeezing the semi elastic denim fabric 12. The plurality of elastic threads 14 is sewn from a top position 18 to a bottom position 20 of the semi elastic denim fabric 12. The elastic stretchable jean 10 has a waistline portion 22 with a plurality of belt loops 24 for passing a jean supporting means around the waistline portion 22. The elastic stretchable jean 10 has a bottom legging portion 26. The bottom legging portion 26 is elastic type and stays tight to ankle of the wearer. A plurality of pockets 28 are attached to a front and back portion of the elastic stretchable jean 10 at appropriate positions. The elastic stretchable jean 10 may include a fly 30 at a front portion to conceal an underlying opening part and also makes the jean easier to put on or take off.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the elastic stretchable jean 10 with the plurality of belt loops 24 on the waistline portion 22. The semi elastic denim fabric 12 is dyed and/or stone washed on a top surface to 16 get a jean having unique look and style. Stone washing gives a worn-out appearance and increases the softness and flexibility of the semi elastic denim fabric 12.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the elastic stretchable jean 10 showing the waistline portion 22 having provisions for passing the jean supporting means. The waistline portion 22 has a number of belt loops 24. The jean supporting means may be a rope or a belt, which is passed through the plurality of belt loops 24 on the waistline portion 22. The waistline portion 22 may be elastic or a non elastic type. When the wearer preferably a women slips the jeans on to her body, the jeans stretches to fit her body in a very custom fit and the semi elastic denim fabric 12 in a more loosely gathered position giving the jean a very stylized new look. The elastic stretchable jean 10 is designed to fit to the ankle and/or just above the ankle giving the jean a custom look and feel. The plurality of pockets 28 may be attached on any desired position on the semi elastic denim fabric 12. The plurality of elastic threads 14 can expand between the top position 18 and the bottom position 20.

FIG. 4 is a rear view of the elastic stretchable denim fabric jean 100 with a loose bottom legging portion 116 and a beltless waistline portion 112 in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. The waistline portion 112 is not attached with the belt loops thereby presenting a new design. The rope less or belt less waistline portion 112 around the waist allows the fabric to stretch to fit snuggly by itself. A top surface 106 of the semi elastic denim fabric 102 is dyed and/or stone washed to get a new stylish appearance. A plurality of pockets 118 are attached to a front and back portions of the elastic stretchable denim fabric jean 100 at desired positions.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the elastic stretchable denim fabric jean 100 with the loose bottom legging 116 and the beltless waistline portion 112 worn by a woman in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention. When the elastic stretchable denim fabric jean 100 is worn by the wearer the semi elastic denim fabric 102 allows extra stretch in the overall design of the product. The elastic stretchable denim fabric jean 100 stretches to fit wearer's body in a very custom fit and the fabric in a more loosely gathered position from the top portion 108 to the bottom portion 110 of the overall jeans giving the jean a very stylized new look. The elastic stretchable denim fabric jean 100 may include a fly 120 at a front portion to conceal an underlying opening part and the fly 120 makes the jean easier to put on or take off.

Referring to FIG. 6, an operational flow chart of the method of manufacturing the elastic stretchable jean 10 in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention is illustrated. The method initiates by gathering a semi elastic denim fabric manually and/or by a machine into a closely gathered shape as shown in block 150. Then stitching a plurality of long elastic threads to the semi elastic denim fabric from a top portion to a bottom portion in an elongated fashion as indicated at block 152. Then as shown in block 154 treating a top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric by methods of dying and/or stone washing to get a unique look. Finally as shown in block 156 stretching the jean by itself to fit onto the body of a wearer giving better comfort and new trend in style.

While a particular form of the invention has been illustrated and described, it will be apparent that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. For example, the any type of fabric material may be used for the elastic stretchable jean 10. The elastic stretchable jean 10 may incorporate different types of designs on the top surface 16 of the fabric. Accordingly, it is not intended that the invention be limited, except as by the appended claims. 

What is claimed is:
 1. An elastic stretchable jean comprising: a semi elastic denim fabric in a gathered state; a plurality of elastic threads stitched to the semi elastic denim fabric in an elongated fashion; and a top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric, the top surface being treated to get a new appearance; whereby the elastic stretchable jean stretches to fit with body of a wearer giving a unique stylish look.
 2. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the semi elastic denim fabric is closely gathered manually and/or by a machine.
 3. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the plurality of elastic threads is sewn from a top position to a bottom position of the semi elastic denim fabric.
 4. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the semi elastic denim fabric jean stretches to fit on to the wearer's body in a very custom fit giving a stylized new look.
 5. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the semi elastic denim fabric is dyed and/or stone washed on a top surface to get the jean having unique look and style.
 6. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the jean has a bottom legging portion, the bottom legging portion may have a variety of designs including the bottom legging portion tight to ankle and the bottom legging portion loose above ankle.
 7. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the jean has a waist line portion with a variety of designs including a first design incorporating a plurality of belt loops for passing a jean supporting means and a second design without the plurality of belt loops around the waist line.
 8. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the jean supporting means may be selected from a group consisting of belts, ropes and other fasteners.
 9. The elastic stretchable jean of claim 1 wherein the jean stretches to fit on to the body of the wearer giving a custom fit with the appearance of a looser gathering, unique look and feel.
 10. An elastic stretchable denim fabric jean comprising: a semi elastic denim fabric squeezed into a gathered shape; a plurality of long elastic threads stitched to the semi elastic denim fabric from a top portion to a bottom portion in an elongated fashion; and a top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric, the top surface being chemical treated and/or stone washed.
 11. The elastic stretchable denim fabric jean of claim 10 wherein the semi elastic denim fabric is separated and squeezed into a closely gathered shape manually and/or by a machine.
 12. The elastic stretchable denim fabric jean of claim 10 wherein the top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric is subjected to dying and/or stone washing to give a new style with a worn-out appearance.
 13. A method for creating a stretchable denim fabric jean comprising the steps of: a) gathering a semi elastic denim fabric manually and/or by a machine into a closely gathered shape; b) stitching a plurality of long elastic threads to the semi elastic denim fabric from a top portion to a bottom portion in an elongated fashion; c) treating a top surface of the semi elastic denim fabric; and d) stretching the jean to fit onto the body of a wearer giving comfort and new trend in style.
 14. The method of claim 13 wherein the semi elastic denim fabric is squeezed and separated to give the closely gathered shape.
 15. The method of claim 13 wherein the semi elastic denim fabric is treated during manufacturing process to get a unique look and style, treating includes dying and/or stone washing. 